Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology master's degree programs in Illinois
Compare 16 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Illinois
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Elmhurst UniversityElmhurst · Debt not reported$97,7932The Chicago School at ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$73,7513Aurora UniversityAurora · Debt not reported$73,7264Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston · Debt not reported$69,7725Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest · Debt not reported$69,5366Loyola University ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$66,7137North Park UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$63,6568Governors State UniversityUniversity Park · Debt not reported$63,6339Roosevelt UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$63,00710Wheaton CollegeWheaton · Debt not reported$61,371
CAREER CONTEXT IN IL
What related occupations pay in Illinois
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1066Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $77,860
- Middle 50% wage range
- $50,960–$105,790
- State employment
- 2,260
- Projected growth
- +4.0%
- Annual openings
- 3,700
11-9199Managers, All Other
- State median wage
- $140,240
- Middle 50% wage range
- $107,690–$180,860
- State employment
- 31,680
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
19-3039Psychologists, All Other
- State median wage
- $69,810
- Middle 50% wage range
- $64,160–$128,790
- State employment
- 1,120
- Projected growth
- +2.3%
- Annual openings
- 3,500
19-3033Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- State median wage
- $83,750
- Middle 50% wage range
- $53,650–$126,890
- State employment
- 5,810
- Projected growth
- +11.7%
- Annual openings
- 4,100
19-3034School Psychologists
- State median wage
- $84,690
- Middle 50% wage range
- $74,790–$108,180
- State employment
- 3,590
- Projected growth
- +0.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,400
11-3121Human Resources Managers
- State median wage
- $151,370
- Middle 50% wage range
- $114,940–$196,630
- State employment
- 13,520
- Projected growth
- +5.5%
- Annual openings
- 16,800
11-3131Training and Development Managers
- State median wage
- $130,610
- Middle 50% wage range
- $96,710–$175,120
- State employment
- 1,830
- Projected growth
- +6.4%
- Annual openings
- 4,100
13-1111Management Analysts
- State median wage
- $104,270
- Middle 50% wage range
- $81,230–$135,020
- State employment
- 45,820
- Projected growth
- +10.1%
- Annual openings
- 94,100
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmhurst University | Elmhurst | $97,793 | Not available |
| 2 | The Chicago School at Chicago | Chicago | $73,751 | Not available |
| 3 | Aurora University | Aurora | $73,726 | Not available |
| 4 | Eastern Illinois University | Charleston | $69,772 | Not available |
| 5 | Concordia University-Chicago | River Forest | $69,536 | Not available |
| 6 | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago | $66,713 | Not available |
| 7 | North Park University | Chicago | $63,656 | Not available |
| 8 | Governors State University | University Park | $63,633 | Not available |
| 9 | Roosevelt University | Chicago | $63,007 | Not available |
| 10 | Wheaton College | Wheaton | $61,371 | Not available |
| 11 | Adler University | Chicago | $61,328 | Not available |
| 12 | Northwestern University | Evanston | $60,758 | Not available |
| 13 | Benedictine University | Lisle | $59,869 | Not available |
| 14 | National Louis University | Chicago | $59,315 | Not available |
| 15 | University of Illinois Springfield | Springfield | $58,462 | Not available |
| 16 | Trinity Christian College | Palos Heights | $54,427 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology in Illinois
What do Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology master's degree graduates earn in Illinois?
Across 16 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $63,007 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Elmhurst University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.